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County Announces Comprehensive Critical Area Program Update - Public Meetings Scheduled

Annapolis (June 12, 2006) - The Anne Arundel County Land Use Office, in cooperation with the Office of Planning and Zoning, the Department of Inspections and Permits, and the Office of Law, announce the release of draft legislation on the County’s Critical Area Program.

The draft legislation seeks to include provisions requested by the Critical Area Commission and to bring further certainty to the requirements applicable in the critical area. The legislation favors simple, clear, and reasonable requirements that fully protect the critical area.

The public is invited to attend a public meeting to learn more about the proposed legislation and provide input. The meetings are scheduled as follows:

NORTH COUNTY - Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Glen Burnie High School Cafeteria

CENTRAL COUNTY - Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Anne Arundel Community College Lecture Hall, Florestano Building

SOUTH COUNTY - RESCHEDULED for July 11, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at South River High School Auditorium

Individuals needing special accomodations for any of these meetings should contact the Land Use Office at (410) 222-7502 or through the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or (410) 222-4355 (TDD) at least 7 working days prior to the meeting. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.

The public may comment in writing at criticalarea@aacounty.org or by writing to the Anne Arundel County, Office of Law, 2660 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.